Quayle vs. Bentsen

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Then-vice presidential candidate Dan Quayle had a fair share of gaffes in his portfolio, but one of his most prominent flubs occurred during the 1988 vice presidential debates. Claiming that he had "as much experience in the Congress as Jack Kennedy did when he sought the presidency," Quayle opened himself up for attack from Democratic Sen. Lloyd Bentsen. "Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy. I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine," Bentsen said. "Senator, you are no Jack Kennedy." "That was really uncalled for, Senator," Qualye replied amid cheers from the audience. "You're the one that was making the comparison," Bentsen said. (Los Angeles Times)

Then-vice presidential candidate Dan Quayle had a fair share of gaffes in his portfolio, but one of his most prominent flubs occurred during the 1988 vice presidential debates. Claiming that he had "as much experience in the Congress as Jack Kennedy did when he sought the presidency," Quayle opened himself up for attack from Democratic Sen. Lloyd Bentsen. "Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy. I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine," Bentsen said. "Senator, you are no Jack Kennedy." "That was really uncalled for, Senator," Qualye replied amid cheers from the audience. "You're the one that was making the comparison," Bentsen said. (Los Angeles Times) (Getty Images)

Then-vice presidential candidate Dan Quayle had a fair share of gaffes in his portfolio, but one of his most prominent flubs occurred during the 1988 vice presidential debates. Claiming that he had "as much experience in the Congress as Jack Kennedy did when he sought the presidency," Quayle opened himself up for attack from Democratic Sen. Lloyd Bentsen. "Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy. I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine," Bentsen said. "Senator, you are no Jack Kennedy." "That was really uncalled for, Senator," Qualye replied amid cheers from the audience. "You're the one that was making the comparison," Bentsen said. (Los Angeles Times)